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<blockquote data-quote="JoostGT3" data-source="post: 55385" data-attributes="member: 3889"><p>Hm... I would say a bit of luck is involved... Don't underestimate the difficulties of launching and landing a drone when on a moving platform. Also make sure you don't launch from a metal roof or so, as it seriously messes up the compass. Also make sure no lines or sails are in the way. If I were you, I would practice first when your boat is stationary and then do some following the pupils' boats... it can be challenging enough to do so, especially when there are multiple boats around! It is very easy to get caught up in "getting the shot", and loose awareness of the surroundings. When in doubt, use a spotter who keeps an eye on the surroundings and your drone when you are flying.</p><p></p><p>Regarding hand-catching on a moving sailing boat... again, be aware of lines, sails and other people! You'll need quite some drone skills in order to pull this off. Missing a hand catch (wear gloves maybe?) may mean that the drone flies off in a direction you did not anticipate, with all the risks of getting caught in lines, flying into people, etc. All of a sudden, you'll become aware that the ship that you always thought was pretty roomy, actually provides for very little space to fly around in! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoostGT3, post: 55385, member: 3889"] Hm... I would say a bit of luck is involved... Don't underestimate the difficulties of launching and landing a drone when on a moving platform. Also make sure you don't launch from a metal roof or so, as it seriously messes up the compass. Also make sure no lines or sails are in the way. If I were you, I would practice first when your boat is stationary and then do some following the pupils' boats... it can be challenging enough to do so, especially when there are multiple boats around! It is very easy to get caught up in "getting the shot", and loose awareness of the surroundings. When in doubt, use a spotter who keeps an eye on the surroundings and your drone when you are flying. Regarding hand-catching on a moving sailing boat... again, be aware of lines, sails and other people! You'll need quite some drone skills in order to pull this off. Missing a hand catch (wear gloves maybe?) may mean that the drone flies off in a direction you did not anticipate, with all the risks of getting caught in lines, flying into people, etc. All of a sudden, you'll become aware that the ship that you always thought was pretty roomy, actually provides for very little space to fly around in! :-) [/QUOTE]
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